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TestimonialsAMP3tv’s first look at the StormWalker Jacket
"We chose to use the EXO2 gear on our world altitude record ride up the volcano Ojos del Salado in Chile. The gear was an essential part of our equipment. The StormGuard gloves and StormRider vest were used almost daily once we were at high altitude, as temperatures in the morning were typically –10C. The whole complement of EXO2 gear was as reliable as always and Barton, our US member who had never used EXO2 gear before was particularly amazed by the heat output of the StormRider vest. We are all grateful for the warmth and reliability of the EXO2 gear and its contribution to our world record – the vest and the gloves kept our extremities warm and comfortable and gave us one thing less to worry about. I am heading off to Siberia again in 4 days time on another challenging motorcycle project and will of course be taking my EXO2 gear with me there too." Walter Colebatch - click here to learn more about the Andes Moto Extreme World Record Achievement EXO² Heated Clothing and Accessory Range I bought the exo² StormRider after having got frozen to the core in January 2008. I was properly dressed in a good quality Hein Gerike Gore-Tex winter suit, thermals and snow boarding layers, Alpine Star waterproof boots, winter gloves and hot grips. I started recognizing the early onset symptoms of hypothermia whilst riding in January, and decided that I was not prepared to do this again, so I reviewed the market for various heated jackets, and went for one which looked like it was mid-market in prize, good quality, and ideally from a British manufacturer. Eventually I plumped for the exo² and it is a choice I have to say I haven't regretted. I rode in March 2008 which was a very cold and snowy March, which went right through to the April, and what I found was really nice about this particular heated jacket was that I can lose layers, which can be quite important, especially if I have to ride in a business suit under my waterproofs.
If it means that you can get your bike out on a cold crisp January day without freezing, then it has got to be money well spent. StormRider Jacket - Oh Boy ! Hi there, I hope I can afford to save for the gloves before the rblr1000.
Walter Colebatch Used the (HeatSole) insoles today at 4,000ft above sea level in my microlight, the temperature was about -7 and I have to say my feet were almost too hot, thanks so much for a brilliant product, I'll definitely be spreading the word. " Many thanks for your help, terrific product by the way. The (StormRider) jacket is absolutely superb. 200 miles at motorway speeds in sub-zero temperatures last winter in just T shirt, heated jacket and leathers. Didn't realise how cold it was until I stopped for petrol. Absolutely brilliant! I have been riding motorcycles for just over 30 years and the (HeatWave) heated kidney belt/back support belt must be the next best biking gear I have bought next to my leathers. With age, unfortunately comes lower back problems, and I have suffered with my lower back for approximately 15 years, and does it get worse in Winter !!! Fortunately, every dark cloud DOES have a sliver lining and your heated back support belt sure works it’s magic. Whenever I am on the bike I will be wearing your belt. It’s not always that I use the heated functionality, but on cold mornings, when the back is tender, you can bet I have it switched on, and within less than 30 minutes, the pain would have subsided to something which will be more like a niggling pain instead of the crippling pain it would normally have been by then. Another BIG bonus I have discovered, and any man with two women at home can attest to this, come “that time of the month”, man does this belt work some magic!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife and daughter suffer from severe menstrual cramps, a few months ago I had my daughter try “THE BELT”. Other times, she would be in bed with some pain killers, this time round she was up and about well within an hour of wearing the belt and getting the benefit of it’s infra red heat treatment, Now that she and the wife have tried and tested “The Belt”, it’s now the ONLY time I CANNOT wear it when riding. PEACE IN THE HOME……. AT LAST!!!!!!.... it’s a price I am very willing to pay! Thanks for a great product that not only keeps the back in check, but at last here’s something that can keep my girls happy as well ! Next winter guess I be using the heated gloves too…. Regards ‘The gloves (StormShield) have been an absolute lifesaver in this weather – can’t believe how effective they are, no cold finger tips despite the wind-chill factor (of naughty speeds). Actually been colder off the bike than on. Stunning bit of kit.’ 'Both Gary and I used this product while on a round the world trip on our Honda NX 650 Dominators. The (StormRider) waistcoat we both felt was amazing, a quality product. We used them in all sorts of conditions from high altitude, freezing fog, night time and pouring rain. We couldn't fault them. No hot spots and a cozy ride whenever we used them. They were also used in conjunction with Honda heated grips and our lights were on at all times. The waistcoat did not affect the either of our bikes performance or electrics. If anyone would like to speak to us about the waistcoat please pass on my details. Best Wishes.' "As you can see, we bought the (StormWalker) jacket from you earlier this year and it has been fantastic. My wife has now 'road tested' it over 3250 miles on our recent trip to USA where she wore it as her primary motorcycle jacket and then as a jacket whilst walking around - she needed the battery pack on a few occasions and really felt the benefits of it " " I have used the (HeatWave) belt twice so far. On cold and wet mornings. The belt provided a pleasing amount of heat. The day soon warmed up and switching off the belt is a lot easier than removing and then storing thermal clothing. " The (StormRider) vest is phenomenal. I cannot get over how uniform the heat is and how well the vest works at keeping you warm. In the Pacific Northwest we have some extremely cold, wet days and normally the bike is parked for three months, November through January. Not anymore, I'm still riding and very comfortable. exo² has increased the value of my motorcycle investment by 30%, in addition to increased comfort and safety, outstanding.” I also wanted to say that the (StormShield) gloves are a lot more comfortable than the gerbing standard ones, and way easier to actually wear than the gerbing ultra gloves. On both the gerbings glove styles, the gauntlet cuff is too small to go over a jacket cuff and too big to go under. The exo² gloves are just right, the cuff is wide enough to go over the jacket! Brilliant!” Your StormRrider vest is an absolute great product that I would buy again and recommend to my fellow all weather riders. The fact that you have such outstanding customer support is really icing on the cake. When I am in need of similar gear, you can bet I'll come to you first. My vest kept me toasty all last winter on my 70-mile roundtrip to work (every day except when the roads were iced - not common in the Seattle area).” Gary W. – Falls City, WA I've always been a bit confused as to why heated gloves are not in wider circulation. Riding in cold weather is bad at the "best" of times, but riding when its 1 degree with wind chill of about -7 is absolute agony, as I am sure many of you know. I think it’s fair to say that heated gloves have often looked, well, pretty crap. Kind of a mix between a gauntlet worn by a knight of the round table and a fat fingered courier’s winter mitten. But the new (StormShield) heated gloves from exo² have really surprised me. They more than resemble a semi-sporty styled glove, complete with hard formed PVC knuckle guards and finger protection, but most importantly - they work! “Just a bit of an update as I promised, all the guys have tried the (StormRider) jackets now and they have gone over extremely well!. We only have it fitted direct to one of the bikes so far as we are waiting for six new bikes to be delivered and I haven’t got around to taking mine to be done yet. Everyone so far has been using them with just the rechargeable battery and we are well impressed with one comment being this is the best product we have ever had! |
StormGuard Gloves & StormRider Bodywarmer help attain World Record
The jacket lives in the top box of my R1200 GS, which also means that when I am riding in warm sunlight I can dress for that weather. But even through a summer mesh suit which I have been wearing in April and May 2008 I know if I get caught out by a sudden drop in the temperature I can put this heated jacket on and even through a mesh suit I am warm. I also don’t have to dress up like a trainee sumo wrestler and have to walk through doors sideways just to stay warm. I have not compared this against any other comparable heated jackets. I did buy a couple of cheap ones from various unbranded shops, and I might as well have simply burnt my money. This is definitely a good piece of equipment, but if you get the opportunity to try one on under your leathers, do so as it does bulk you up a bit.
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